Family law is the sole focus of our work at McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers. Since Heather McCabe and Emily Russell founded the firm, we have built a team of ten attorneys serving clients throughout Montgomery and Howard Counties from offices in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Fulton. We approach every matter with the understanding that divorce and custody issues affect families for years to come. For that reason, we seek to help our clients move forward with confidence by offering experienced representation paired with steady support during challenging transitions.
Our practice emphasizes resolution, but our preparation for trial remains an important part of our strategy. Heather McCabe's experience as a certified mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaborative divorce attorney, together with Emily Russell's collaborative law training and extensive litigation background, allows us to address a broad range of family law needs. We assist clients with uncontested and high-conflict divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, mediation, order modifications, protective and peace orders, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and marital agreements. Our Bethesda office also serves clients facing complex financial considerations involving pensions, businesses, executive compensation, and real estate. Our attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Avvo, Bethesda Magazine, and leading Maryland bar associations.
Our practice emphasizes resolution, but our preparation for trial remains an important part of our strategy. Heather McCabe's experience as a certified mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaborative divorce attorney, together with Emily Russell's collaborative law training and extensive litigation background, allows us to address a broad range of family law needs. We assist clients with uncontested and high-conflict divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, mediation, order modifications, protective and peace orders, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and marital agreements. Our Bethesda office also serves clients facing complex financial considerations involving pensions, businesses, executive compensation, and real estate. Our attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Avvo, Bethesda Magazine, and leading Maryland bar associations.
Served areas
- Montgomery County, Howard County, Bethesda, Columbia, Rockville, Fulton, Maryland
Highlights and features
- Guiding clients through every stage of divorce and family law matters.
- Experienced representation in child custody, support, and protective order cases.
- Serving Howard and Montgomery Counties through multiple Maryland office locations.
- Skilled negotiators and litigators focused on achieving favorable client outcomes.
- Comprehensive legal support for LGBTQ+ families across Maryland communities.
- Court-qualified Best Interest Attorneys advocating for children's welfare in Maryland.
Services
We offer full-service family law counsel tailored to each client's circumstances. Our work includes alimony, asset division, divorce negotiations, and child-related matters such as custody and support. We additionally handle adoption, paternity issues, prenuptial agreements, and parenting coordination. By combining compassion with practical financial protection, we help clients make informed decisions during challenging times. 
We provide legal representation in matters involving the payment or receipt of alimony. Our attorneys explain how spousal support is evaluated and the circumstances that may affect an award. We assist clients in addressing ongoing obligations and potential modifications. We strive to safeguard our clients' financial futures through effective advocacy. 
We provide thorough representation in matters involving marital homes, retirement benefits, bank accounts, and business interests. Our approach focuses on accurate asset identification and valuation. We develop solutions tailored to each client's needs. We are prepared to advocate through negotiation or litigation when necessary to protect your rights throughout property division proceedings as needed consistently. 
We provide experienced divorce representation to help clients navigate the challenges of ending a marriage. Our family lawyers explain legal rights, evaluate financial and emotional needs, and help prioritize important goals. We work toward smoother transitions through negotiation, settlement efforts, or litigation when necessary. 
At our firm, we assist parents with child custody matters involving separation and family transitions. We carefully assess the details of each situation to develop an appropriate legal approach. Our attorneys focus on the childs best interests while protecting family interests. We provide dedicated support throughout the process. 
At our firm, we handle child support cases with attention to the financial factors that influence support decisions. We evaluate parental income, documentation, and other required details to support fair calculations. Our attorneys represent mothers and fathers seeking to uphold their childrens rights and address child support responsibilities effectively. People
Heather McCabe
Co-Managing Partner
Emily Russell
Co-Managing Partner
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David Stembel
Jul 17, 2024
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Elena Lapshyna
Jul 16, 2024
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I was very pleased with this company and specially Hilary Tebeleff. They were organized and answered me very quickly, everything was clear, my lawyer Hilary Tebeleff was very professional, she heard my request and did what I needed, taking into account my interests. My case was closed quickly and with high quality and a fair price. I highly recommend Hilary Tebeleff for all family matters.
Dawn Leigh Hedrick
May 26, 2024
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L. P.
Mar 30, 2024
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Olalekan Akinkuowo
Mar 06, 2024
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I couldn't be more pleased with the services rendered by McCabe Russell. It was a long deep painful journey but I believe I had the right team by my side in Heather & Hilary. Their counsel and expertise helped drive my case to an amicable result; They were responsive, very organized and thorough. Hilary Tebeleff is so sharp and good at what she does; I highly recommend this firm.
Adrianne Roa
Feb 15, 2022
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I was represented by Hilary, and could not have felt more confident. She had a plan and presented all the options and was incredible throughout the entire process. Nothing in my life has ever been this important for me, and I was consistently impressed with the intelligence, credibility and support, of Hilary. My case was an emergency situation yet was rescheduled 3 times, but each time, Hilary adjusted her schedule to make herself available. Literally, Hilary and the team at McCabe Russel were 100% of everything that I needed in a time of true crisis. See less
Christopher Olson
Feb 14, 2018
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